Sandray

Self Catering with Disabled Facilities

Recently refurbished to a very high standard, Sandray is situated off the main road in a quiet location and car parking is available. Sandray is open from April to October inclusive and is equipped with the following:

1 Double Room (Disabled), Heated with En-Suite Facilities
1 Twin Room, Heated with En-Suite Facilites
Living Room with Coal and Electric Fire
Colour Television with Sky and DVD Player
Modern, Well Equipped Kitchen/Dining Room with Washing Machine, Tumble Drier, Dishwasher, Fridge/Freezer and Microwave.
All Linen and Towels

The rental week for Sandray runs from Saturday to Saturday. Prices range from £340 to £400 per week and all electricity is included in the rental price. Sandray is available on the day of arrival from 2pm and must be vacated by 10am on the day of departure. A 20% deposit is due when booking with the balance payable on arrival.

Unfortunately, we do not accept pets.

Grianamul and Sandray are set in a quiet location in Castlebay. We are only a ten minute walk from the Castlebay terminal but can collect you if required.

If arriving by car, turn left off the ferry road and drive 600 yards. Our house is on the right, immediately before the Heritage Centre and the School.

We are approximately ten miles from Barra Airport and the Sound of Barra ferry which connects Barra to Eriskay.

There are many facilities/attractions within walking distance, including Kisimul Castle, Tourist Information Centre, hotels, shops and the public swimming pool.

Visits to Mingulay and other uninhabited islands, angling trips and wildlife excursions are available from local boatmen. If requested, we would be happy to book these for you.

A vehicle and passenger ferry departs from Oban, the direct crossing takes approximately five hours. Vehicle reservation must be made via Caledonian MacBrayne, the operator. Passenger only reservations are not necessary but boarding cards for all

passengers must be obtained before sailing. Full restaurant facilities are available on board the ferry.

A small vehicle and passenger ferry also runs from Eriskay to Barra, full details of this are available from Caledonian MacBrayne.

Caledonian MacBrayne can be contacted by telephone on

+ 44 (0)1475 650 100 or via their website.

Current timetables for all routes are available on their website or below.

Oban - Castlebay

Eriskay – Barra

You can fly into Barra and land on the beautiful and famous Cockle Strand. Flybe operate a flight daily from Monday to Saturday inclusive. The flight takes one hour and the departure/arrival times are subject to tidal changes, make sure you check with the operator prior to travelling.

Flybe can be contacted by telephone on + 44 (0) 871 700 2000 or via their website.

Calmac fares from Oban now subject to R.E.T (Road Equivalent Tariff), so now it is even cheaper to visit.

For more information please contact:

Mrs A. MacNeil

Grianamul, Castlebay

Isle of Barra, HS9 5XD

Telephone +44 (0)1871 810416

Email: ronniemacneil@live.com

Website: www.isleofbarraaccommodation.com